Woodie Hall, President of the 57th Alumni
Association (AA), welcomed everyone to the business meeting and introduced the
AA Officers and Directors at Large.

The President asked for a moment of silence for
our departed comrades and spouses:

Since January 1, 2016 we have said goodbye to 2
alumni members and one spouse.

Alumni: SMSgt Herb Brannan, MSgt Marvin
Shockey and Mrs. Ron Gignac

The history and purpose for the establishment of
the 57th AA was presented as a reminder to the attendees of the
importance of our existence to Never Forget and to honor the
unit’s history, heritage, tradition and supporting its future.

President Hall conducted a historical review of
the 57th Alumni Association:

Started
on 9 October 2010

Incorporated
in Oklahoma on 11 March 2011

Sought
Section 501 (3C)-19 status

Review of spousal necessary actions after the
passing of their retiree spouse.

Recap of the projects that the 57th
Alumni Association members made possible was presented:

2010 –Donated $1330.00 to the
C-141 Memorial located in Freedom Park on Altus, AF

2012–Placed a granite bench near
the C-141 in Freedom Park on Altus, AFB

2013 –Placed a Memorial Plaque at
the National Museum of the Air Force